Question 1

One study of preference among preschoolers in Australia compared taking the SB5 to the WPPSI-III.The researchers concluded that

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C

Question 2

A new form of nonverbal intelligence proposed by Maria Kozhevnikov and her colleagues is called

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A

Question 3

The test that is the most widely used multiple aptitude test in the United States today is

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The ASVAB, or Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, is the most widely used multiple aptitude test in the United States. It is used by the Department of Defense for military recruitment and is also used by some schools and employers for career exploration and selection. The GATB (General Aptitude Test Battery), AGCT (Army General Classification Test), and DAS (Differential Aptitude Test) are also aptitude tests, but they are not as widely used as the ASVAB.

Question 4

As cited in the text,the WRIT is

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Question 5

On the WAIS-IV,the best single overall index of intellectual ability is the

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Question 6

Comparing WAIS-IV to SB5 scores

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Research studies have shown comparability between WAIS-IV and SB5 scores in the middle range of scores. However, there may be some variation in scores in the extreme range. It is important to note that direct comparison may be limited due to differences in the standardization samples used for each test.

Question 7

Comparing the SB5 to the WISC-IV,which statement is FALSE?

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The SB5 and WISC-IV do not contain the same exclusionary criteria. The SB5, for example, does not exclude individuals with diagnosed attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or learning disabilities, whereas the WISC-IV does.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT an example of a cognitive style?

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"Coded versus de-coded" does not refer to a recognized cognitive style, whereas the other options do.

Question 9

In the excerpt from her Meet an Assessment Professional essay published in the text,Dr.Rebecca Anderson noted that in the psychological reports that she writes,she

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Dr. Rebecca Anderson noted that she lists resources, such as Internet sites, relative to the child's deficiency in her psychological reports.

Question 10

The 1916 Stanford-Binet

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The answer of The 1916 Stanford-Binet
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Question 11

Which SB5 subtest is most like a "shell game"?

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The "Delayed Response" subtest is similar to a "shell game" as it involves remembering the location of an object after a delay, akin to tracking an item hidden under shells.

Question 12

A ratio IQ is calculated as follows:

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A ratio IQ is calculated by dividing a person's mental age by their chronological age, and then multiplying by 100. This formula is represented by choice C.

Question 13

The Picture Absurdities subtest of the SB5 was designed to measure

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The answer of The Picture Absurdities subtest of the SB5...

Question 14

On the WISC-IV,an index designed to help the test user understand the way that the testtaker processes various kinds of information is

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The index designed to help the test user understand the way that the test taker processes various kinds of information on the WISC-IV is called a process score. It measures the individual's ability to perform tasks that require different types of cognitive processing, such as working memory, processing speed, and information processing.

Question 15

The Williams et al.(2010)SB5 study with high functioning third-graders supported

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Question 16

The concept of an alternate item was first introduced in

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Question 17

All of the following are examples of extra-test behavior on an ability test EXCEPT:

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Extra-test behaviors refer to any behaviors or actions exhibited by a test-taker that are not directly related to the content of the test or the answers selected. Option B refers to the content of the test and the answers selected rather than any extra-test behavior. Option A, C, and D involve behavior or actions that fall under the category of extra-test behavior.

Question 18

A measured SB5 IQ in the range of 55 to 69 would place the testtaker in this category:

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A measured SB5 IQ in the range of 55 to 69 would place the testtaker in the mildly impaired or delayed category. This means that the individual may have difficulty with academic and social skills and may require some support or accommodations to succeed. However, this does not necessarily mean they cannot function independently or lead fulfilling lives.

Question 19

The fourth edition of the Stanford-Binet saw the introduction of the term,test composite.Previously,on the third edition of that test,the equivalent of a test composite had been

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Question 20

An assumption in factor analysis is that

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Quiz 10: Tests of Intelligence